- The recruitment (under discussion) to come of a National Security & Liaison officer will require capactiy building.

As of today, ACF Iraq is operational in Erbil and Dohuk Governorates of Kurdistan region of Iraq, as well as in Ninewa Governorate of Iraq, and is working on the expansion of its response to South and Central Iraq. Throughout 2017, ACF has been implementing its humanitarian response in Iraq with an integrated, multi-sectorial approach, addressing WASH, MHCP, Food Security & Livelihoods, as well as Nutrition-related needs of the Syrian refugees and the Iraqi IDP population in camp and non-camp settings. In 2018, ACF is willing to continue the provision of humanitarian response in the areas still presenting urgent needs while designing and rolling out post-emergency / recovery interventions.

As of December 2017, ACF’s team is running operations of approximatively 9 million EUR. The main donors of the mission are OFDA, SIDA, UNICEF, OCHA, WFP, RDPP, SDC, CDC and ACF.

ACF is strongly involved in the coordination mechanisms, is an active member of the national WASH, FSL, Health, Protection and NFI/Shelter Clusters.

Conditions

Conditions de vie

There are 2 guesthouses, one next to the other (we can go on the roof, which is common to both houses). There are 5 rooms per house (+ a small one used for extremely short stays or in case of emergencies), 2 of which have personal bathroom, and all of them are equipped with A/C. Both houses are equipped with everything you need (Wi-Fi, washing machine, microwave, oven, refrigerator, furniture, etc.). Water or electricity shortages/breakdowns are very rare.

In Erbil you can find everything you need. There are many grocery stores and fruit/vegetable stands disseminated in Ainkawa, but it is also possible to go to the shopping malls by taking a taxi and within the permitted hours

It is possible to buy alcohol in some of these shops before 8:00 pm, but it is always good to bear in mind to always keep a respectful and low-profile attitude

Many bars and restaurants in Ainkawa are no-go for ACF staff, in particular those mostly visited by international staff of NGOs, UN, and diplomatic institutions. This limits our possible choices, but at the same time it is the perfect opportunity to discover more local places, where Kurdish people hang out (where usually narghile and shawarma are better! ).

You have a large choice of ethnic restaurants, some at a walking distance from the GH: Chinese, Lebanese, Indian, Italian etc.

There are places forbidden to women, it is usually not written on the door, but it is usually not written on the door, but it is usually quite clear and it will be pointed out to you.

Among the things you can do in Erbil during weekends there are:Run in the Sami Abdul Rahman Park, the largest park in the Kurdistan Region, situated at the West side of Erbil city: Go to the gym or Hamman;Play badminton, football or tennis;

Conditions de sécurité

Overall the security environment in KRI can be considered as relatively safe although things could change in the future. When staying in Erbil, Souleymaniah or Dohuk, it is easy to forget that a war is happening a few dozens of kilometres away.

However, threats do exist and it is essential that all expatriate staff adhere to security rules being put in place. There have been bombing in Erbil in the recent past and a number of high profile destination / public spaces have therefore been forbidden to reduce ACF exposure to such threats. Highest risks of being injured remain however linked with car accidents.

Criminality is very low in KRI. There is no curfew put in place in Erbil, Souleymaniah and Dohuk and it is possible to walk in town even at night – women will however be accompanied to reduce the risks of being harassed. It is probably one of the very few ACF missions if not the only one which has no security guards at the office or the guesthouse!